The nurse is reinforcing teaching on risk factors for the development of bladder cancer. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates a correct understanding?
a. Diet high in calcium
b. Smoking
c. Recurrent urinary tract infections
d. Hyperlipidemia
ANS: B
There is a strong correlation between cigarette smoking and bladder cancer.
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The nurse is preparing to obtain a throat culture. Which statement indicates that the nurse has performed this skill before?
1. The nurse allows the client to insert the swab in the mouth. 2. The nurse removes the swab while making sure to touch the sides of the tonsils. 3. The nurse has the client tilt the head back and say "ah" to relax the tongue to avoid the gagging reflex. 4. The nurse asks the client to blow the nose to clear the nasal passageway and then checks with penlight for patency.
The nurse informs a high school class that one of the differences between an emergency situation and a disaster is that, in an emergency situation:
a. fewer than 50 people require emergent treatment. b. the community emergency rooms can meet the need. c. there is no need for a prearranged man-agement plan. d. the community population is not affected by the event.
The nurse caring for a hyperactive patient should be particularly concerned about assessing
a. physical safety. b. emotional trauma. c. manipulative behaviors. d. feelings about the relationship.
Microbes that cause disease in humans grow best
A) at body temperature. B) in the sunlight. C) where it is dry. D) in cool conditions.